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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
J-K: Security arrangements in full swing for annual Kheer Bhawani Mela in Ganderbal
The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela is scheduled for June 3 at Kheer Bhawani Temple. Security is heightened despite recent terror threats. Devotees express unwavering faith. Authorities ensure elaborate arrangements for the pilgrimage. Pilgrims highlight the emotional bond with the shrine. The government provides food, medical assistance, and accommodation. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Elaborate security arrangements are in place for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela , scheduled for June 3 at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal district, officials Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar and Jammu IGP Bhim Singh flagged off over 60 buses carrying devotees to the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, scheduled for June recent terror threats, large numbers of devotees are visiting the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in Kashmir. Pilgrims, including many Kashmiri Pandits, expressed unwavering faith and said such attacks cannot deter their assured that elaborate security and logistical arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the annual Jyotsi, a devotee, said, "Mata Kheer Bhawani is our Kul Devi, and it's our sacred duty to visit her. We don't fear anything--this is our land. Attacks like these keep happening, but the arrangements here are excellent. I urge everyone to come and seek blessings."A first-time visitor, Saroj, also echoed the same sentiment. "This is my first visit. I had heard a great deal about this place. We are not afraid; these attacks are only meant to instil fear, and we must stand strong. I am not scared. There is no fear in visiting 'Mata'. The Pahalgam attack was unfortunate... But tourists should go. So, we should not be afraid".Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, stated that the government has ensured all necessary facilities are provided to the pilgrims. "We've made arrangements for food, medical assistance, sanitation, and accommodation. There is also a halt facility at Ramban, where arrangements have been made. Over 60 buses have been deployed for the pilgrimage, and more are being added."Jammu SSP Joginder Singh said security and other arrangements were in place to ensure a peaceful and smooth yatra. "I extend best wishes to all pilgrims on this sacred occasion," he Kaul, another devotee, highlighted the emotional bond of the Kashmiri Pandit community with the shrine. "Our connection with Mata Kheer Bhawani is age-old. We wait the entire year for this visit. People from across India are coming despite the prevailing fear of the last 36 years. The situation remains tough, but our faith in God is stronger. Those who are spiritually inclined should definitely come and experience this."The Mata Kheer Bhawani annual Mela at the famous Ragnya Devi temple near Srinagar.'Kheer'- a milk and rice pudding that is offered to propitiate the goddess. Kheer Bhawani is sometimes translated as 'Milk Goddess'. The worship of Kheer Bhawani is universal among the Hindus of Kashmir; most of them worship her as their protective patron deity, was followed by the attack in Pahalgam that occurred on April 22 at Baisaran meadow, where terrorists targeted tourists, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese citizen, and leaving several others injured. It was one of the deadliest attacks in the region since the 2019 Pulwama strike, which claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried out precision strikes through Operation Sindoor on May 7 on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack last month, in which 26 people were killed. India also effectively responded to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases.
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Operation Shield: Civil Defence Mock Drills In Border Areas Of India, From Blackouts To Siren Being Sounded
Operation Shield: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had declared the second civil defence mock drill, codenamed 'Operation Shield', for Saturday. This exercise was to take place along India's western border states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana. Following the MHA's orders, the civil defence mock drills were carried out in several areas, including Ahmedabad, Akhnoor, Srinagar, and Poonch. Speaking to ANI, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar informed that a mock drill has been scheduled in Jammu. The drill will take place between 8:15 pm and 8:30 pm. "A mock drill has been scheduled in Jammu, which will include both a blackout and evacuation exercise. The drill will take place between 8:15 PM and 8:30 PM. All stakeholders are actively involved in this initiative, including civil administration, civil defence, police personnel, SDMs, and relief and rescue teams. Public instructions and guidelines have already been issued through an official notice," Kumar said. HE also requested the citizens to fully cooperate and participate in this mock drill by following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) shared with them. "The key message for the public is, do not panic... This is a preparedness drill, not a real emergency. For the blackout, residents are expected to switch off all lights during the drill period as instructed. The purpose of this drill is to ensure that in the event of a real emergency, citizens know how to respond effectively and protect themselves," he added. Operation Shield Visuals Blackout mock drill carried out in Chandigarh under the Operation. #WATCH | Blackout mock drill carried out in Chandigarh under Operation Shield — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 A blackout mock drill was carried out at the Lal Chowk in Srinagar. #WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir | Blackout mock drill carried out at the Lal Chowk in Srinagar under Operation Shield — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Blackout mock drills were also implemented in Jaipur, Amritsar, Rajkot, Doda, and Ahmedabad. The mock drills were conducted in Akhnoor under the Operation Shield. #WATCH | J&K: Mock drill being conducted in Akhnoor under 'Operation Shield' — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 The mock drill was also conducted in Punjab's Amritsar. #WATCH | Punjab | Mock drill being conducted in Amritsar, under 'Operation Shield'. — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Additionally, the civil mock drill was conducted in Poonch under the Operation Shield. #WATCH | J&K | Civil mock drill being conducted in Poonch, under 'Operation Shield'. — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 According to ANI, in Ahmedabad, the Army, NDRF, SDRF, Civil Defence, and Police conducted a joint mock drill near Sabarmati Canal. The agencies together demonstrated how to rescue people in floods. Brigadier Rajesh Kumar of CDR 85 Brigade said, 'It is very important for us to coordinate with NDRF, SDRF, and state agencies before sending the Army for any flood relief operation. And before the monsoon arrives, we conduct this annual drill so that all these agencies can coordinate and understand each other's capabilities…' #WATCH | Gujarat: Today in Ahmedabad, Army, NDRF, SDRF, Civil Defence and Police conducted a joint mock drill near Sabarmati Canal. Army and other agencies together demonstrated how to rescue people in floods. Brigadier Rajesh Kumar of CDR 85 Brigade says, "It is very important… — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Mock Drills Earlier, mock drills were also conducted in several cities of India on May 7 after the tensions between India and Pakistan had been escalating for days. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, New Delhi announced several measures against Islamabad. On the other hand, the Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
16-year-old from Uttarakhand scripts history by scaling Mt Everest
Roorkee: A 16-year-old from Uttarakhand was this year's youngest climber to scale Mt Everest. Sachin Kumar, an NCC cadet from Uttarkashi who recently cleared his Class 12 exams, was part of an all-India expedition team of 10 student cadets, five of them women, selected from across the country. The team departed from Delhi on April 3 and successfully summited the world's highest peak on May 18. Also on the team was Subedar Ankur Rawat, 40, a resident of Roorkee and the expedition's coach, who conquered the peak for the second time, having first done so in 2016. Uttarakhand was represented by five climbers: besides Kumar and Rawat, the team included 21-year-old Virendra Singh Samant from Champawat and 22-year-old Mukul Bangwal from Pauri Garhwal, both BSc students, as well as Col Rajneesh Joshi, 45, a resident of Dehradun who served as the expedition's deputy group leader. "We were a total of 17 climbers who summited Mount Everest at 3am on May 18. We stayed there for more than one and a half hours," said Rawat from Nepal. Uttarakhand's directorate of sports said that the climbers from the state will be officially welcomed and felicitated upon their return. The team is currently in Nepal. Among the five from Uttarakhand, Sachin Kumar is a student at Rajkiya Adarsh Kirti Inter College, Uttarkashi, and hails from the village of Dhanari. Cadet Samant is from Padanga Badoli in Champawat and is pursuing his BSc third year at DAV Degree College, Dehradun. Bangwal, from Kaliyasaur village in Pauri, is a BSc third-year student at HNB University's Srinagar campus. Col Joshi, also from Dehradun, is currently the Principal of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. Coach Rawat serves in the Secunderabad-based Army Ordnance Corps. "These five are the pride of our state. On this occasion, we also appeal to all achievers to share their records and other details with us through their respective departments so that we can continue to update our state's records from time to time," said Dharmendra Prakash Bhatt, joint director, Uttarakhand sports directorate. Last year, the Army Adventure Wing initiated plans for a Mt Everest expedition team comprising NCC cadets. A total of 240 students with an NCC 'B' certificate were initially shortlisted. From these, 34 were selected, who then underwent a high-altitude expedition to Mt Abi Gamin in Chamoli in Sept–Oct as a selection test. Eighteen cadets were chosen from that group. This year, those 18 cadets were trained in Siachen, after which the final team of 10 (five boys and five girls) was selected for the Everest expedition. They were: Sachin Kumar (Uttarkashi), Mukul Bangwal (Pauri), Virendra Singh Samant (Champawat), Mohit Knathia (Jammu), Padma Namgail (Leh Ladakh), Kritika Sharma (Himachal, the youngest female NCC cadet at 18), Monika (Rajasthan), Abida Afreen (Leh), Pratima Rai (West Bengal), and Rifiness Warjri (Meghalaya). The 25-member team, which included group leader Col Amit Bisht, deputy leader Col Rajneesh Joshi, and coach Subedar Ankur Rawat, was flagged off by Union defence minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi on April 3.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
3 teen cousins working with band die as speeding car plows into wedding procession
Meerut: Three minor cousins, who worked with a wedding band, died and two others suffered serious injuries after a speeding vehicle hit a marriage procession near Anandpur village in Bareilly's Shahi area, police said on Sunday. Rohit Kumar, 16, Sachin Kumar, 16, and Mohit Kumar, 14 — from Bakeniya Veerpur village — were walking with the procession cart when they were struck by the car from behind on Saturday night, the police added. The injured included Sanjeev Kumar, 17, who suffered multiple fractures in his hand and jaw. He said, "We go to school during the day and work with the wedding band at night. We do this to earn for our family. I am lucky to survive the accident but wonder if I will be able to live normally. I lost my three brothers; I cannot believe this," he said. The police received the alert around 1:30am on Sunday and a team from Shahi police station reached the spot. The injured were taken to hospital, where doctors declared three of them dead. Police said the vehicle was seized but the driver fled the scene. An FIR has been registered under BNS sections 281 (rash driving), 125b (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 106 (causing death by negligence). SHO Amit Baliyan said efforts were on to trace and arrest the absconding driver. The police said action would also be taken against the band operator for hiring underage workers. "Investigations are underway to determine the remuneration for which these children were employed," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Best website creation site | Build your store in minutes Shopify Shop Now Undo Meerut: Three minor cousins, who worked with a wedding band, died and two others suffered serious injuries after a speeding vehicle hit a marriage procession near Anandpur village in Bareilly's Shahi area, police said on Sunday. Rohit Kumar, 16, Sachin Kumar, 16, and Mohit Kumar, 14 — from Bakeniya Veerpur village — were walking with the procession cart when they were struck by the car from behind on Saturday night, the police added. The injured included Sanjeev Kumar, 17, who suffered multiple fractures in his hand and jaw. He said, "We go to school during the day and work with the wedding band at night. We do this to earn for our family. I am lucky to survive the accident but wonder if I will be able to live normally. I lost my three brothers; I cannot believe this," he said. The police received the alert around 1:30am on Sunday and a team from Shahi police station reached the spot. The injured were taken to hospital, where doctors declared three of them dead. Police said the vehicle was seized but the driver fled the scene. An FIR has been registered under BNS sections 281 (rash driving), 125b (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 106 (causing death by negligence). SHO Amit Baliyan said efforts were on to trace and arrest the absconding driver. The police said action would also be taken against the band operator for hiring underage workers. "Investigations are underway to determine the remuneration for which these children were employed," he said.
Khaleej Times
29-01-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE emerges as hub for AdTech industry
UAE is pioneering the AdTech industry, by positioning itself a global hub for innovation and technology. Advertising is no longer based on demographic targeting or basic contextual insights. 2025 trends has changed its landscape demands and directed it towards nuanced, audience-centric approaches. Smartifai's newly patented solution epitomizes this shift by leveraging AI to deliver actionable audience context signals, enabling brands to design campaigns that resonate across diverse consumer journeys. Now, in 2025 Smartifai is leading the industry , with its patent filling for the audience context solutions. This broadens the horizons for trends in the market as brands and advertisers rely on cutting-edge tehcnologies to connect with their audience in an authentic manner. According to Sachin Kumar, CEO of Smartifai, 'Our vision redefines how brands understand their audiences. We're focusing on context at its core, empowering advertisers with deeper insights to create more impactful connections.' Smartifai's proprietary Contextual Curation™ focuses on a growing industry trend: The focal point is high-quality, brand-safe advertising spaces. The partnership with premium publishers , allows Smartifai to ensure advertisers access inventory that aligns with their values and objectives. This ideally is a reflection of regional focus on trust and relevance in advertising as brands in the UAE always prioritise authentic engagement over mass reach. UAE has played a role as a launchpad for global innovation, and this is clearly demonstrated in Smartifai's roadmap. The patent in place is an integral part of a larger expansion strategy that will expand the company's footprint and diverge into new markets. This is a holistic approach for AdTech spaces, and fosters UAE's vision to foster the tech ecosystem that amplifies both regional and international growth. The rise of the audiences context intelligence indicates a transition towards a 'smarter', and conscious form of advertising. After an in-depth analysis of consumer touch points, whilst adhering to data protection regulations, a solution like Smartifai sets an integral benchmark in the industry. This aligns with global conversations around ethical advertising and positions the UAE as a leader in future-focused AdTech practices. As the year unfolds, expect to see more UAE-based innovators shaping global AdTech trends, with a focus on delivering precision, efficiency, and meaningful connections. Smartifai's milestone is just the beginning of what promises to be a groundbreaking year for the industry.
